Brain had been trying to track down the Bean Goose at Lee Valley for a few days and eventually found it after several visits. I hadn't given it much thought until Brian asked if I had seen a Bean Goose over the Valley. After a quick check through my valley records, I discovered I hadn't!
So this morning, Brian and I made another visit, hoping to relocate the goose. As we approached the turn-off, we spotted a large flock of geese in the nearby field. We took the footpath along Fisher's Green Lane and headed around the edge of the field so we could scan the flock with the sun behind us. I was halfway through scanning the distant geese, finding several White-fronted among the numerous Greylags, when Brian found the Bean Goose.
With the target seen, we decided to take a casual stroll around the site. We were headed towards the weir when two Ravens flew overhead calling. A welcome addition to the year list.
Elsewhere, Several tit flocks were seen, but no Firecrests could be found among them. The best we could manage was several Goldcrests.
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| Tundra Bean Goose |
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| White-fronted Goose |
